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Part One - Other stuff / Teignmouth Folk
Festival
Part Two - A full listing for the coming 5 weeks
The full open-ended Southern Devon Folk Diary listings appear as always on
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***** Part One - Other Stuff *****
Fri-Sun 20-22 June 2025 - Teignmouth Folk Festival
The festival starts on Friday evening with the
first of three paid concerts and offers free dance and music in the town centre
and along the seafront on Saturday and Sunday (including the City of Plymouth
Pipe Band, The DillyBoys, Teignmouth Youth Choir, Rypen, The Out of Tunas, Devon
Youth Folk Ensemble + various workshops and sessions. Full details on the
brand-new website
www.teignmouthfolkfestival.co.uk.
Concerts at St James Church, Daimonds Lane, Teignmouth TQ14 9HX (advance
ticket prices +50p booking fee, see website):
Friday 20 June 8pm - The Rosie Hood Band - £16 adv; £18 door.
Saturday 21 June 8pm - Nancy Kerr & James Fagan - £18 adv; £20 door.
Sunday 22 June 3pm - The Lost Sound Dartmoor Folk Choir - £13 adv; £15 door.
Nancy and James are also running a song workshop on Sunday. Nancy will teach
music collected in North Devon, as she's one of the co-investigators on a major
national research project called Music Heritage Place, unlocking manuscripts
held in county records across England. Information on the website.
Advance notice of popular gigs:
Saturday 13 December 2025
7.30pm - Seth Lakeman -
Beehive Arts Centre, Dowell Street, Honiton
Selling fast, as usual! Details
www.beehivehoniton.co.uk.
Sunday 21 &
Monday 22
December 2025 7.30/8.30pm - Mad Dog Mcrea - Tavistock Wharf
Details
www.tavistockwharf.com.
Coming up later at The Watermark in Ivybridge
- all tickets on sale now at
www.ivybridgewatermark.co.uk.:
Friday 18 July 8pm - Albert Lee
Saturday 20 September 7.30pm -
Sarah McQuaid
Saturday 11 October 8pm -
Kathryn Roberts & Sean Lakeman
Saturday
18 October 7.30pm - Ceilidh
with Freedom Fields Ceilidh Band
Friday 14
November 7.30pm - Big Yellow Tambourine Man Band -
Friday 12
December 8pm - St Agnes Fountain
Bradninch Folk Club News
BRADFOLK, the in the round song and music session is now changed to 2nd
Wednesdays of the month starting from 14 May at the Castle Hotel, Bradninch,
from 8pm.
Session for shanties and sea songs, 4th Tuesdays, Castle Hotel, Bradninch, from
8pm.
Jon Wilks. Guest Night at Bradninch Folk Club, Tuesday 20 May, Bradninch
Guildhall, 8pm.
***** Part Two - A full listing for the coming 5 weeks *****
Friday 2 May 2025 8pm - The Prophecy of Merlin - Calstock Arts, The Old Chapel, Sand Lane, Calstock
PL18 9QX (map)
A Cornish Tale set to Music. Welcome to an hour of fast-moving oral storytelling
and achingly beautiful music; an epic adventure story by Mike O’Connor and
Barbara Griggs. After the story there will be a break followed by a 45 minute
talk on the history and folklore behind it. Details
www.wegottickets.com/calstockarts,
www.calstockarts.org.
Friday 2 May
2025 8pm
- Old Time Sailors
-
The Rum Store, Carnglaze Caverns, St Neot,
Liskeard, Cornwall (map)
Standing. You are invited to board the Sailorette and join the plentiful crew,
'The Old Time Sailors', for a night of footstomping, dancing and singing! You
will be sailing back to the 19th century for an immersive experience of
traditional seafaring music performed in a way you have never seen before. The
Motley Crew and their plethora of traditional and eclectic instruments will take
you back to the time of clashing tankards, and drunken debauchery.
Details
www.carnglaze.com.
Saturday 3 May 2025 8.30pm - House Concert: Jimmy Crowley & Eve
Telford - Hatch
Court, nr Churchstow, Kingsbridge TQ7 4AJ
Jimmy Crowley has been at the heart of the Irish folk scene since his ground
breaking debut album in 1977. 14 albums later, he is
constantly exploring new musical expressions. Currently touring with Eve Telford
who is a singer, poet and writer of short stories. In her singing of traditional
songs, one can sense her deep-seated connection to the folk singers who have
passed on. Her original songs are rooted in the wellsprings of world mythology,
indigenous stories, and a proximity to our Earth. No bar, BYO drinks. Cash
donations on door, we encourage £12-15. Doors 7.30pm. Bookings, call Mark on
07730 921192 or email
wheelwrightmark@gmail.com. Hatch Events Group:
www.facebook.com/groups/867342600023926.
3-5 May 2025 -
Brixham Pirate Festival
Pirates, music and more.
www.brixhampiratesfestival.com.
Sunday 4 May 2025
7.30pm - Old Time Sailors - Brixham Theatre, New
Road, Brixham TQ5 8TA (map)
Old Time Sailors - seafaring music, songs and shanties infused with Celtic
Rock, Punk and Ska. Details
www.brixhamtheatre.co.uk.
Sunday 4 May 2025
7.30pm - Track Dogs - Exmouth Pavilion, The Esplanade, Exmouth EX8 2AZ
Track Dogs’ music is a mix of various styles, from folk to pop/rock, bluegrass
and even some country, all perfectly measured, without clearly defining with any
of them, giving a result filled with positivity and joy, which they transmit
from the very first minute, turning their performance into an authentic party. Details
www.exmouthpavilion.co.uk/whats-on/track-dogs-2025.
Wednesday 7 May
2025 7.30pm - Eddie Martin - Bridge Inn, Topsham, Exeter EX3 0QQ (map)
Award-winning guitar and harmonica skills, foot percussion, witty lyrics and a
strong voice have made Eddie a uniquely popular act on the international circuit
for decades. Singer-songwriter-multi instrumentalist, charismatic entertainer
and blues missionary all combine to make Eddie Martin's solo performances
special. Multi award winning, he has become known as “The Ambassador of British
Blues”. Tickets £15 / information from The Bridge Inn,
https://thelittleboxoffice.com/thebridgeinn.
UPDATED
Friday 9 May 2025
7.30pm - Daphne's Flight - The Watermark, Erme Court, Leonards Road,
Ivybridge PL21 0SZ
(map)
Chris While, Julie Matthews, Helen Watson, Miranda Sykes.
Melanie Harrold has had to withdraw from the tour due to illness. The
group have decided with very heavy hearts to make this the last tour of Daphne’s
Flight.
The music of Daphne's Flight is a unique and
magical blend of their individual styles, but together they create a unique and
unparalleled force, empowering audiences of all ages, producing music that is
relatable, moving and uplifting and creating a chemistry on stage that is both
joyful and contagious. Details
www.ivybridgewatermark.co.uk.
Friday 9 May 2025 8pm - Keith Donnelly - Church House, South Tawton, nr
Okehampton EX20 2LQ (map)
Keith is a one-of-a-kind performer who never fails to entertain. His hilarious
stories, incredible guitar skills, and boundless energy make for a night filled
with fun, laughter, and outstanding folk music. Whether he’s spinning a tall
tale or delivering a heartfelt song, Keith’s performances are guaranteed to
leave you smiling. Dartmoor Folk Festival fundraiser. Details
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/chc/t-dvdvkme.
NEW
Saturday 10 May 2025 7.30pm - Wake The
River - Ashburton Arts Centre, West Street,
Ashburton TQ13 7DT
Cornwall UK based band spans multiple generations in their ages and influences
inviting a fresh fusion with delicate, stand-out lead vocals, sensitive
instrumentation, layered harmonies. Lead vocalist Freeborn and songwriter
Woodburn explore a blend of folk, blues, indie and pop genres, always searching
for where the playful and the ethereal meet. Multi-instrumentalists Height and
Seddon add to the sonic mix, their mastery of folk styles and grooves from
around the world. Details
www.wegottickets.com/ashburtonarts.
Sunday
11 May 2025 7.45pm - Kit Hawes & Aaron Catlow
-
Folk on the Moor, Moorland
Hotel, Wotter, Plymouth PL7 5HP
Really wowed us here last February. Using folk
music of the British Isles as a catalyst, Kit and Aaron create dynamic
interpretations of centuries-old material as well as original compositions,
whilst celebrating the timeless aural quality of a guitar, fiddle and vocals
duet. They display
astonishing dexterity and musicianship, playing with great energy and passion.
“Mightily impressive” (R2 mag). For reservations please contact
folkonthemoor1@gmail.com.
www.moorfolk.co.uk.
NEW Thursday 15 May 2025
7.30pm - Seven Drunken Nights - Princess Theatre, Torbay Road, Torquay TQ2
5EZ
The story of The Dubliners.
Details
www.atgtickets.com/venues/princess-theatre-torquay.
Friday 16 May 2025 8pm - India Electric Co. - Calstock Arts, The Old Chapel, Sand Lane, Calstock
PL18 9QX (map)
India Electric Co. return to their roots with a series of more acoustic based
duo shows in more intimate surroundings than their recent support tours across
the UK and Europe with shows including their debut at The London Palladium.
Showcasing their latest album bringing fresh, stripped back arrangements to
songs they’ve travelled the world with, these concerts will take the band back
to where it all began, sometimes folk, sometimes not. Details
www.wegottickets.com/calstockarts,
www.calstockarts.org.
Friday 16 May 2025 -
Phil Cooper & Jamie R Hawkins - Workshop, Exeter Phoenix, Gandy Street EX4 3LS (map)
An evening of intimate Folk/Americana with Phil Cooper & Jamie R Hawkins, both
excellent singer-songwriters in their own right, possibly better known as two
thirds of harmony trio The Lost Trades. Details
www.exeterphoenix.org.uk/genre/music.
NEW Friday 16 May 2025
7.30pm - Ceilidh with Bear's Den Dance Band - Royal 7 Stars Hotel, Totnes TQ9
5DD
By popular demand we have moved our dance to a larger venue, bringing our
signature mix of lively traditional music and dance from across Europe to the
upstairs ballroom, with drinks and refreshments available to buy from downstairs
bar. Gris Sanderson - fiddle; James Dumbelton - mandolin, bodhrán, bagpipes;
Louis Bingham - cittern, tenor banjo, caller; Mike Cosgrave - accordion, guitar.
Any enquiries to music.bingham@gmail.com.
Family tickets available. Details
www.wegottickets.com/event/654930.
16-18 May 2025 - Dart Music Festival -
Dartmouth
Mostly free, largely outdoor, many types of music
www.dartmusicfestival.co.uk.
17/18 May 2025 - Plymouth Pirates Weekend
Google for details
Saturday 17 May 2025 7.30pm - Martin Simpson -
Great Hall, Dartington
Trust, Totnes TQ9 6EL (map)
A master of his art, and one of the finest folk guitarists in the world, the
legendary Martin Simpson comes to give an intimate and spellbinding concert in
Dartington's Great Hall. One of England’s most revered folk performers, and
widely acknowledged as one of the finest acoustic and slide guitar players in
the world, Martin’s interpretations of traditional songs are masterpieces of
storytelling. Details
www.dartington.org/event/martin-simpson-live-in-concert.
NEW
Sunday 18 May 2025 3pm - French Dance with Truffetete - Belstone Village Hall, nr Okehampton EX20 1RB
Cash on door. Details
www.devonfolk.org/events-diary.
Sunday 18 May 2025 8pm - Huw Williams - Matthews Hall, Fore Street,
Topsham EX3 0HF (map)
From the well-loved duo Huw and Tony Williams, Huw's songs were covered by many
artists , including Fairport Convention whose version of Summer Before the War
and Simon Nicol’s version of Rosemary’s Sister brought him to a much wider
audience. Huw will be joined for this show by talented bass player Ben
Tunnicliffe. Expect foot tapping melodies, deeply moving songs and hilarious
humour. Support: Exceptional guitarist and interpreter of song, Si Barron.
Details
www.topshamfolkclub.org /www.wegottickets.com/TopshamFolkClub.
Sunday
18 May 2025 7.45pm - Harbottle & Jonas -
Folk on the Moor, Moorland
Hotel, Wotter, Plymouth PL7 5HP
details tba/tbc For reservations please contact
folkonthemoor1@gmail.com.
www.moorfolk.co.uk.
UPDATED
Tuesday 20 May 2025 8pm - Jon Wilks -
Bradninch Folk Club, Guildhall, Fore Street,
Bradninch, nr Cullompton EX5 4NN
Multi-talented much-admired fingerpicking folk guitarist and singer in the
Martin Carthy / Martin Simpson vein. Forthcoming album features original songs.
Details
www.devonfolk.org/events-diary. £8 door, U18
free subject so space. Reservations: Adam Montague 07901 812862. BYO refreshments. Facebook
www.facebook.com/groups/Bradninchfolk.
Info Gerard 01392 881105.
Tuesday 20 May 2025 8pm - "Every Folkin’
Tuesday" at The Old Warehouse, Prince of Wales Road, Kingsbridge TQ7 1DY
Featuring Ed Blunt. Details
www.theoldwarehousekingsbridge.co.uk/theoldwarehouse-events. Free entry.
No
tickets available
Friday 23 May 2025 7.30pm - Martha Tilston - Ashburton Arts Centre, West Street,
Ashburton TQ13 7DT
No
tickets available
Saturday 24 May 2025 7.30pm - Seth Lakeman
Part of Dartmoor Tors Festival 23-25 May
https://dartmoortorsfestival.co.uk/,
https://wegottickets.com/dartmoortorsfestival.
Saturday 24 May 2025
7.30pm - The Black Feathers - Brixham Theatre, New
Road, Brixham TQ5 8TA (map)
Americana to some, Folk to others, The Black Feathers have those qualities
in expansive quantity. Sian Chandler’s soaring, dramatic, melodious but powerful
voice is a perfect counterpoint to Ray Hughes’ piquant vocals and his sparkling
and occasionally spicy guitar motifs. This is a duo who love what they play and
play what they love with panache, humour, delight and rather a lot of commentary
on the downside of being a human. Details
www.brixhamtheatre.co.uk.
NEW
Tuesday 27 May 2025 7.30pm - Milkweed - Ashburton Arts Centre, West Street,
Ashburton TQ13 7DT
Stretching the boundaries of folk music tradition, experimental electronics, lo-fi
weirdness and psychedelia. Details
www.wegottickets.com/ashburtonarts.
NEW
Tuesday 27 May 2025 8pm - "Every Folkin’
Tuesday" at The Old Warehouse, Prince of Wales Road, Kingsbridge TQ7 1DY
Featuring Rue. Details
www.theoldwarehousekingsbridge.co.uk/theoldwarehouse-events. Free entry.
NEW
Thursday 29 May 2025 9pm - Live at The Old Warehouse, Prince of Wales Road, Kingsbridge TQ7 1DY
Featuring Bicycle Repair Man. Details
www.theoldwarehousekingsbridge.co.uk/theoldwarehouse-events. Free entry.
UPDATED
Friday 30 May 2025
6.30pm - Barn Dance/Ceilidh
- Kingsbridge Rugby Club, High House,
Kingsbridge TQ7 1JL (map)
Adv tickets only, via Shop on website
www.pricklesinapickle.co.uk, £20 to include homemade pasty. Professional
caller Jeremy Child, providing recorded music. Licensed bar.
Saturday 31 May 2025 8pm - Ceilidh
with Skermish
- Kenn Centre, Exeter Road, Kennford, Exeter EX6
7UE
Exeter Ceilidhs is a series of ceilidhs (barn dances) held on Saturdays. £8 - £15 (voluntary pricing);
U16 £4, U10 free. BYO water / alcohol. See www.exeterceilidhs.net
for full details of pricing, band information etc. Contact: Jeremy on 07969 297633, email
contact@exeterceilidhs.net.
Saturday 31 May 2025 7.30pm - Ellie Gowers - Ashburton Arts Centre, West Street,
Ashburton TQ13 7DT
“Ellie Gowers is, quite literally, an all-singing, all-dancing folk polymath”
Jon Wilks, TradFolk. Ellie has composed music for BBC Radio 3’s production of
‘Middlemarch’ and toured as support act for a number of artists including Blair
Dunlop and Elephant Sessions.” Details
www.wegottickets.com/ashburtonarts.
NEW Sunday
1 June 2025 7.45pm - Richard Grainger & Chris
Parkinson -
Folk on the Moor, Moorland
Hotel, Wotter, Plymouth PL7 5HP
tba For reservations please contact
folkonthemoor1@gmail.com.
www.moorfolk.co.uk.
NEW Sunday 1 June 2025 -
Jon Boden & The Remnant Kings - Exeter Phoenix, Gandy Street EX4 3LS (map)
Return to the live arena with their unique brand of post-apocalyptic folk played
in a traditional style vs. traditional folk played with post-apocalyptic
swagger. Details
www.exeterphoenix.org.uk/genre/music.
NEW
Tuesday 3 June 2025 8pm - "Every Folkin’
Tuesday" at The Old Warehouse, Prince of Wales Road, Kingsbridge TQ7 1DY
Featuring James Dixon. Details
www.theoldwarehousekingsbridge.co.uk/theoldwarehouse-events. Free entry.
NEW
Wednesday 4 June 2025 7.30pm - Iona Lane - Ashburton Arts Centre, West Street,
Ashburton TQ13 7DT
New album from the highlands-based songwriter weaves ecology, conservation,
islands and folklore into poetic songs and contemplative melodies. “A real
talent!” - Mark Radcliffe, BBC Radio 2 Folk Show. "Iona feels like a kindred
spirit with her gorgeous evocations of landscape and geeky scientific
references." - Karine Polwart. Details
www.wegottickets.com/ashburtonarts.
All information is given in good faith but no responsibility can be accepted for its accuracy. Do check with the organiser before setting out on a long journey. A listing here does not guarantee that tickets are still available.
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***** Part Two - One-liners for June *****
Sunday
1 June 7.45pm - Richard Grainger & Chris
Parkinson -
Folk on the Moor, Moorland
Hotel, Wotter
Sunday 1 June -
Jon Boden & The Remnant Kings - Exeter Phoenix
Tuesday 3 June 8pm - "Every Folkin’ Tuesday" at The Old Warehouse,
Prince of Wales Road, Kingsbridge
6-8 June - Craft Festival - Bovey Tracey
Saturday 7 June 7.30pm - Cosgrave & Banks - Church
of St Mary & St Gabriel, Church Walk, Stoke Gabriel
Saturday 7 June
7.30pm - John Kirkpatrick
- Holcombe Burnell
Church, Longdown, Exeter
Sunday 8 June
2pm - Mark Waistell - St Mary's
Church, South St, Denbury, Newton Abbot
Tuesday 10 June - Josienne Clarke sings Sandy Denny - Exeter Phoenix
Friday 13 June 7.30pm - Ceilidh for Ukraine with Blue Jewel Ceilidh
Band - Hunts Cider, Stoke Gabriel
Friday 13 June 8pm - Jacob & Drinkwater - Calstock Arts
Sunday 15 June 7.45pm - Tom Lewis -
Folk on the Moor, Moorland
Hotel, Wotter
Thursday 19
June - Hayden Thorpe
- Barrel House, 59 High St, Totnes
20-22 June - Teignmouth Folk Festival
Saturday 21 June 7.30pm - Johnny Coppin & Phil Beer - Parish Hall, West Town Road, Newton St Cyres
Saturday 28 June 7.30pm - SykesMartin - Beehive
Arts Centre, Dowell Street, Honiton
Saturday 28 June 8pm - Ceilidh
with Crowdy Kit
- Kenn Centre, Exeter Road, Kennford, Exeter
Sunday
29 June 7.45pm - John Kirkpatrick -
Folk on the Moor, Moorland
Hotel, Wotter
Sunday 29 June 8pm - Downes & Beer - Matthews Hall,
Fore Street, Topsham
Sunday 29
June 2pm - SykesMartin - Music At The Farmhouse, Totnes
General items retained from previous circulars
Chasing Crockern: A Journey Through Dartmoor’s Folklore
A captivating new storytelling performance, Chasing Crockern, will tour
Dartmoor this March, exploring the myths, legends, and spirit of the moor.
For more information about the project and to book tickets visit:
https://villagesinaction.co.uk/crockern. Tour Dates:
Friday 7th March, 7.30pm - Princetown Community Centre
Saturday 8th March, 7.30pm - Cornwood Village Hall
Friday 14th March, 7.30pm - Ashburton Arts Centre
Saturday 15th March, 7.30pm - Wickham Hall, Bovey Tracey
Friday 21st March, 7.30pm - Jubilee Hall, Chagford
Saturday 22nd March, 7.30pm - Charter Hall, Okehampton
Session news:
New Acoustic
Singaround - Momus Folk - Café Momus, Manor St, Stonehouse, Plymouth PL1 1TL
Launched Tuesday 28th January 2025. 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month. From 7.30pm (for 8pm start) until
10.30pm. Accompanying and solo instruments welcome. Sing a song, play a tune.
Folk, Roots and World music welcome. 20-minute feature spots, by arrangement,
for groups and/or soloists. Wide range of drinks from the bar. Free parking
available nearby. 21 bus route between Plympton and St Budeaux. More information
from Marilyn Cowan on 01752 309983.
Important note:
Do spare a few minutes occasionally to scan through
the full open-ended Diary listings on
www.harbertonfolk.co.uk which currently extend well into the year.
Ashley Hutchings 80th Birthday Tour
An old friend of Harberton Folk, Ashley turns 80 in January and is celebrating
by undertaking a limited tour in March 2025 with his son Blair Dunlop, an
established star in his own right, to present a night of songs and reminiscences
of a remarkable life in folk music. West Country tour dates include Gt.
Torrington, Paignton and Crediton; full details
www.ashleyhutchings.co.uk.
Session news
The Tuesday folk sessions at the Artillery Arms, Stonehouse, Plymouth have
ceased at the request of the landlady.
Music venue update:
The Old Warehouse (TOW), Prince of Wales Road,
Kingsbridge TQ7 1DY
Following on from the success of the recent “All Folkin’ Week” Beer & Music
Festival, and their fully established free entry live music events (“Every
Folkin’ Tuesday”), TOW are very pleased to announce the launch of “The Sunday
Sessions”! From May 2024, TOW will become a dedicated live music ‘venue’ on the last
Sunday of each month, playing host to some amazing artists from across the
UK…and even further in some cases! Each of the shows will be ticket-only and
mostly standing (limited seating will be available/bookable in advance) – doors
and taproom will open at 7.00pm on the Sunday evening and all shows will end by
10.00pm at the latest. 'Sound of the Sirens' will launch The Sunday
Sessions on May 26.
See
https://theoldwarehousekingsbridge.co.uk/theoldwarehouse-events for details
of all music events at TOW.
Sid Valley Radio Folk Show
Mondays 6-8pm. The Folk Show with Steve and Barry.
www.sidvalleyradio.co.uk.
If you know of any other folk shows on local (online) radio, please let
me know the details.
Revd Sabine Baring-Gould Centenary
2024 marks the centenary of the death of the Reverend Sabine Baring-Gould
who was squire and parson of Lewtrenchard in Devon. He was an early collector
and recorder of folk tunes and songs from the West Country such as “Widecombe
Fair”. He also wrote and translated many hymns and carols such as “Onward
Christian Soldiers”. See
www.sbgcentenary.co.uk for details of various events (concerts, talks etc.)
celebrating the Revd.
Bicton Inn in Exmouth
The Bicton Inn at 5 Bicton Street, Exmouth EX8 2RU has a regular monthly
music programme of various genres including folk; usually: 3rd Thursday -
Acoustic folk with Becky Brooks; 4th Thursday - Bicton folk night (recently
updated contact no. 07876 064108). www.bictoninn.co.uk.
Session news
Wednesday 25 October 2023 8pm - Lympstone Folk - Change of venue
We're still meeting on the fourth Wednesday at 8, but the Redwing pub in
Lympstone is now closed and awaiting new owners. We are therefore currently
meeting at the Swan, next to the railway station, until further notice.
Ashburton Arts Centre
Another multi-genre arts centre, described by The Guardian as "One of the best
small live music venues in the UK". Up and running in an old chapel since 2018.
Again, I only list the folkier events there, but see
https://ashburtonarts.org.uk/ for
more information on a very busy programme. Many events are priced on a 'pay what
you can afford' sliding scale.
Regular klezmer and East European sessions at Ashburton
Ashburton Arts Centre will be hosting klezmer and East European sessions
every 2nd Monday of the month, starting 9/10/23. Free admission. Led by Družba
www.klezmer-devon.com,
we’ll start off in the slow lane for the less experienced at 7 followed by the
main session at 8. For details of tunes please email
bunelik@gmail.com. All acoustic
instruments and abilities welcome to join in, learn tunes, listen, or dance.
Note that diatonic instruments such as melodeons, tin whistle, etc will need
accidentals to play in keys such as G minor, D minor. If unsure, email above.
Real ale bar. Full details
www.ashburtonarts.org.uk/regular-activities/klezmer-east-european-session.
Tom Brown R.I.P.
A stalwart of the West Country traditional music scene with his wife Barbara,
Tom sadly passed away on 30 August 2023. Tom and Barbara supported one of our
concerts in Harberton back in 2001. Our thoughts, love and deepest sympathies
are with Barbara and their family.
I've managed to have a fairly major updating session at the full open-ended Southern Devon Folk Diary listings on www.harbertonfolk.co.uk which include events well into 2026. In my e-circulars I usually list the upcoming events for the next 2 months at most, but some events are so popular that they sell out weeks or even months in advance, so it's well worth a quick glance through the whole Diary on the website from time to time, even if it's just to get your favourite seats at your venue of choice.
Part One - Other stuff - Map link corrections
but I have made important changes affecting the whole of the
www.harbertonfolk.co.uk website and
many of the entries included in these circulars.
These changes concern the Streetmap.co.uk map links I use. It came to my
attention recently that many of my links no longer worked - my apologies for
this! Streetmap.co.uk had changed the way their links worked. I have made
corresponding corrections and - fingers crossed! - hopefully any map link you
see will now work again.
East Devon session news: Tale Valley Folk Sessions...
...have just celebrated their first anniversary.
www.facebook.com/TaleValleyFolkSessions. Sessions take place on the first
Tuesdays 7.30-9.30pm at the Nog Inn, Feniton EX14 3BT the third Sundays 12-3pm
at the Talaton Inn EX5 2RQ.
Wild Goose Choir - A new folk-based community choir in South Brent
Freya Harbottle writes: "I'm soon to be starting a new folk-based community
choir. The first session will be on Tuesday 6th June (7 to 9pm) and the
choir will run on a regular weekly basis at The Village Hall in South Brent.
We'll be learning material from across the folk canon, from the very traditional
to the contemporary. Open to ages 18+. No previous choir experience required.
Get in touch for more info or to book a free taster session:
freyaharbottle@gmail.com.
Commonplace Creative Retreats
Miranda Sykes and Hannah Martin are running creative retreats based in a
beautiful ancient farmhouse in Totnes. Each retreat is linked to the seasons,
and will feature craft sessions, lots of lovely seasonal food, and an exclusive
informal concert from SykesMartin to close the day.
The next event they have planned is their Beltane retreat on April 29th,
with dates also in the diary for Summer Solstice (June 24th) and Midwinter
(December 9th) events later in the year. Full info at:
https://sykesmartin.bandzoogle.com/commonplace-creative-retreats.
The Beehive Folk Café - Bi-monthly at Beehive Arts Centre,
Dowell Street, Honiton EX14 1LZ
Free, mostly acoustic session of folk, blues and roots hosted by folk singer
Sue King. Everyone welcome to come along to perform or have a drink and listen
to some very talented local musicians.
www.beehivehoniton.co.uk. Tel: 01404 384050. Next date: Wednesday 15
March 2023 7.30pm.
Folklife
If you'd like to read and learn more about many aspects of folk throughout
the West Country and beyond. then check out the following:
Free entries in Folklife's online free-to-all Directory (incl. Zoom):
www.folklife-directory.uk, entry forms on site.
Folklife West folk magazine (56 A4 pages) printed & posted (paid-for) - or free
online!
Read or download:
www.folklife.uk, Members' News, Festivals Diary;
www.folklife-traditions.uk, researched articles + archive.
Plus Updates on
www.folklife.uk/updates & you can sign
up for our free emailed Newsletter.
Contact sam@folklife.uk.
Folk Club News
Brixham Folk Club now meets on the first Friday of the month at The
Edge, Bolton Street, Brixham TQ5
9DH.
www.facebook.com/Brixham-Folk-Club-1210249625809406, 7.30pm start, £2
performers, £3 non-performers.
Plymouth Community Folk Orchestra - Reminder
Tuesday mornings 3, 10, 17, 24 May, 14, 21, 28 June, 5, 12, 19 July - 11am to
12.30pm. £8 per session. Concession available
At Emmanuel Church Hall, Compton Avenue, (corner of Mannamead Road) Plymouth,
PL3 5BZ
Make a big band, make some music, have some fun! All levels of ability welcome.
Play music from Devon and beyond. Develop music skills and learning by ear. Play
in harmony. Scores and sound files provided. The Community Folk Orchestra is
‘open’ - so, there are no auditions and all are welcome to come along.
Participants can join at any time. You will, however, need an acoustic
instrument, some enthusiasm and a willingness to participate! For more
information contact David Faulkner 07967 121985 /
david.eelgrinders@gmail.com.
www.facebook.com/PlymouthCommunityFolkOrchestra.
Exmouth Folk Club
The Club has resumed its regular 4th Sunday meets, 7-10pm at the GWRSA Railway Club, 3-5 Royal Avenue, Exmouth EX8
1EN.
For more information call Chris Austin 07812 688432. Free admission, all
performers and supporters welcome, acoustic only. Real ales are served and there
is parking and level access.
www.facebook.com/groups/exmouthfolk.
Marine Theatre, Lyme Regis
I've always thought of Lyme Regis being well outside my normal coverage
(loosely defined as "within a 30-mile radius of Totnes as the crow flies" or
"the southern half of Devon), but Google Earth tells me that the town is only
about 39 miles in the former category - and the Marine Theatre is putting on a
great programme of major folk concerts these days, with some of the acts
probably not coming any further west on their tours, so I will give the venue a
listing from time to time. The main one below caught my eye in Steve Cunio's 'Sadfolk'
(www.sadfolk.co.uk)
latest Somerset & Dorset email circular listings as Harberton Folk put on Blazin'
Fiddles at the Ariel Centre in Totnes way back in 2003 and 2005:
Eliza Carthy & Saul Rose: I've been enjoying lots of music on Youtube
and only recently came across a 2014 concert performed by Eliza & Saul in St.
George's Church, Headstone, Harrow which reminded me of the wonderful show they
did for us at Harberton Parish Hall back in January 2001.
Enjoy the high quality video and audio at
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ef22ID0qb0Q&list=PLjeyCtW07nIs5YQ41j9ASZwKUHlpMJprk&index=1.
Cecil Sharp's People.org.uk
A one-stop website for all the singers, musicians and dancers who met Cecil
Sharp, as he travelled around England collecting folk music and dance between
1903-23. You can read about their lives. Over 650 individuals in hundreds of
locations. They were working people – agricultural labourers, glovers,
laundresses, sailors, shoemakers etc. Their stories should be told!
https://cecilsharpspeople.org.uk.
The Mike Harding Folk Show
The former BBC folk show host presented a weekly show of his own online from
30 December 2012 to 22 October 2017 (over 250 programmes), and since then has
presented further roughly monthly shows which still continue. All 270+ shows are
available as podcasts
at
www.mikehardingfolkshow.com.
Folk news slightly further afield:
Somerset & Dorset (SaDFolk) folk events - Regular email updates
A regular and
comprehensive emailed listing is available through
www.sadfolk.co.uk
(Somerset and Dorset folk, Steve Cunio) for folk events in venues large and small in those two
counties, some of which are not too far away from the Harberton Folk area.
SaDFolk always includes full details of upcoming
events, workshops and courses at Halsway Manor in Somerset which is
owned by the Halsway Manor Society who operate the manor as a national centre
for the folk arts, the only residential folk centre in the UK.
Folk in Cornwall
What it says on the tin -
www.folkincornwall.co.uk - clubs, sessions, events...
Acoustic Calendar - Sign up for email updates at
www.sanchobramble.weebly.com
Tony Watts' monthly calendar of folk clubs, singarounds, acoustic sessions &
open mics in the South West. "The Acoustic Calendar is all about DIY music (NOT
concerts, gigs, ceilidhs etc). The purpose of the Calendar is to keep you
informed of all the places where you can take your voice and/or instrument and
join in or do your own thing."
A quick note on what gets
listed below (and in the Diary on
www.harbertonfolk.co.uk):
The listings are of course primarily intended for 'folk' events; they will
occasionally include Americana, blues and other genres, particularly if the
event organisers have taken the trouble to send me material. Be assured though, they
will never include tribute bands! (excellent though many of these are) These e-circulars usually cover the full Diary
for the coming 4 to 5 weeks, while the website Diary is completely open-ended.
Frequency of
these emails
I used to try to get these emails out once a week, but now they seem to be
every 10-14 days. Perhaps that's not a bad thing - reducing the information
overload - but it does mean that contributors need to give me as much notice as
possible to hopefully ensure that their items can be included in good time. JC
Changing your subscription
details:
If you change your email, or decide that you don't want to get these
messages any longer, please scroll right to the bottom of any Harberton Folk
e-circular where you will find links to the Mailchimp system which will enable
you to make the appropriate changes.
[this exact wording borrowed from a recent SaDFolk email (Somerset and Dorset
Folk) - see Part Two below]
Important Admin note: Email delivery problems
I've had problems sending the previous two circulars to 190+ addresses (mainly
BTInternet, BTOpenworld, Yahoo,
Sky, AOL, plus a few others, all of which use the Yahoo email platform). The
circulars have been soft-bounced, i.e. rejected, on both recent occasion by most
of those addresses "for policy reasons".
When the same address soft-bounces several circulars in succession, MailChimp
(the system I use to send circulars) eventually hard-bounces that address, i.e.
permanently removes it from the circulation and I, as Admin, cannot then
reinstate that address, although the person in question can re-subscribe
themself.
This has happened a couple of times over the last 12 months and I have no real
idea why it happens, so it's very difficult trying to do anything about it. But
this present circular is a trial inasmuch as it employs simpler formatting with
less complex underlying code in the hope this may increase the acceptance rate.
In the interim I have been communicating directly with the 190+ about this problem and I would like to thank the large number of them who very helpfully responded to my last communication when I sent a copy of the latest missing circular as a PDF file attachment, apparently successfully, whereas an attempt to simply forward a copy of the original circular to a test group of 10 addresses failed.
Several people also mentioned that they had an
alternative email address which could be used for receiving the circulars - and
I would ask anyone in this position to please use the 'update subscription
preferences' link at the very foot of any circular to update their email address
in the MailChimp data base accordingly. Should you no longer be able to access
any original circular, I can update your email address for you on request (but
it's best if you do it yourself if possible).
If you change to a Gmail address, please note that my circulars may arrive in
your Promotions inbox folder.
It remains to be seen whether the 190+ will actually receive this circular.
[version sent on 8/6/18 to remainder of 270 contacts 'cleaned' by MailChimp,
inviting re-subscription]
Once again this copy of yesterday's Harberton Folk email circular is being sent
directly from my laptop (not via MailChimp, nor in MailChimp format this time)
to those mostly btinternet / btopenworld / yahoo / aol / sky email addresses who
were removed a while back from Harberton Folk's MailChimp database due to
unknown circumstances and have not yet re-subscribed.
If you wish to continue receiving the regular
circulars, please re-subscribe by going to
www.harbertonfolk.co.uk
where you’ll find a link to a short form to complete – and you’ll be back on the
list.
Or simply reply to this email and ask me to
re-subscribe you.
You can view Harberton Folk's GDPR-compliant Privacy Policy on the website.
Note that the e-circulars are now being sent from
hfolk@johnculf.co.uk.
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
At some point in the not too distant future I will no longer be able to continue
sending these separate copies to you.
Best wishes
John Culf
[version sent to NON-GDPR segment on 8/6/18]
GDPR - Still time to update your preferences to
continue receiving Harberton Folk Circulars - Please act now
The new GDPR data protection law came into force on May 25th.
I'm still hoping some more of the people who have not yet UPDATED THEIR
PREFERENCES appropriately (see the link at the very foot of this circular) will
do so to enable me to continue sending them the circulars. You will also find an
'unsubscribe' link there, should you need it.
The full list of 1350+ contacts is now effectively split into two parts, one
containing the 955 contacts who have already updated, the other (to which this
customised version of yesterday's circular is being sent) containing the
remainder.
Alternatively, you can simply reply to this email and I
can do the updates for you, if you tell me that is your wish.
New contacts can subscribe to the circulation at any time via a link provided on
www.harbertonfolk.co.uk.
Many thanks for your understanding and cooperation. John Culf
[version sent to GDPR CONSENT segment on 7/6/18]
Firstly, my thanks to the 955 contacts who have (thus far) confirmed their
consent to continue receiving Harberton Folk emails. My list is now effectively
divided into two parts, i.e. those who have, and those who have not (yet),
re-confirmed. I'm now able to send separately to the two groups and will be
sending further GDPR reminders (with the circular) to the latter group, and can
assure everyone receiving this version of today's that this is the last time I
will mention GDPR! Many thanks for your understanding and cooperation. John Culf
Harberton Folk Circular - Friday 25
May 2018
If you would like to
continue receiving Harberton Folk email circulars...
...you must confirm your consent to do so - or your contact details will soon be
removed from the circulation!
I know many of you will be fed up of receiving emails about GDPR - but today May 25th is the day the new law comes into force.
To date, barely half of my 1300+ contacts have signed up for continued circulars
and I am sure there are many more who wish to remain on the list but just
haven't got round to taking the appropriate action yet.
Even if you don't read any more of this circular, jump to the
"Update subscription preferences"
link at the very foot of this email which will offer you a very short simple
form to complete - your existing details will already be there (with asterisks
blanking most of your email address for security) - just
tick both the vacant boxes and click 'Update Profile'. You can enter
a completely different email address if you wish. (You could even
'Unsubscribe'!)
I intend to send several further reminders about this in the coming days because
I really want to lose as few contacts as possible from the list.
Harberton Folk Circular - Tuesday 15
May 2018
Sorry it's been so long since the last circular. GDPR stuff has been taking up a
lot of my spare time, but I think I'm almost there now.
GDPR Update - My Next Email will Require Action
on Your Part
My next email (hopefully tomorrow) will be particularly important as it will
hopefully ensure that the Harberton Folk email circulation is operating in
compliance with the new General Data Protection
Regulation (GDPR) coming into force with effect from 25 May 2018.
You must take action as indicated in that next email (or any subsequent
reminders) if you wish to continue receiving the e-circulars, i.e.
re-confirm your consent to receive Harberton Folk e-circulars.
If you do not, we will unfortunately be obliged to remove your name and
email address from the circulation.
Sorry to sound rather 'technical' or officious, but this IS REALLY IMPORTANT and we don't want to lose you!
Please also note that a few changes are also being made at the same time in
the hope of reducing the likelihood of these circulars being regarded as
spam/junk by some email systems/providers. For example, the sending address
will in future appear as
hfolk@johnculf.co.uk (in case you need to 'whitelist' this address or
otherwise approve it for receiving Harberton Folk e-circulars.
John
Update on the New Data Protection Law (GDPR)
My thanks to the significant number of people who have sent comments and
offered advice on this subject, following my piece last week. I'm
beginning to get a good idea of what I need to do to keep the Harberton
Folk email circulation 'legal' and will share this with you soon. It
will require simple action on your part to enable you to continue
receiving the e-circulars.
New Data Protection Law
Some of you may have heard recent mention of a new
(EU) data protection law coming into effect on May 25th; some may have even
heard its name: General Data Protection Regulation 'GDPR'. I am still struggling
to understand the possible implications of this for my Harberton Folk
email circulars and the MailChimp data base containing your details which
underpins the circulars, and what I may have to do - and ask you to do - to
ensure compliance with the new law and thereby allow you to continue receiving
these circulars. Watch this space! JC
Flaxey Green Website -
www.flaxey-green.co.uk
This excellent Devon website contains a wealth of folk-related information in
addition to an events diary, such as comprehensive listings for folk dance
clubs, pub sessions, bands, solo artists, callers, musicians wanted/available,
morris sides, a For Sale section (currently including a couple of melodeons, a
Peavey KB3 amplifier and other sound equipment.
Reminder for Gmail users:
As well as probably putting these circulars in the Promotions inbox folder
(rather than the Primary folder), Gmail also 'clips' long emails, such as these
circulars, and you need to select the 'View entire message' option to do just
that.
'Roots and Shoots' on Exeter's community
radio station Phonic FM
www.phonic.fm
Listen on 106.8 FM and online on 1st, 3rd, 4th (and 5th) Mondays of the month
6.00pm to 8.00pm. Featuring the best in folk/roots music with a strong emphasis
on local music - both live in the studio and recorded. News too of folk/roots
events in Exeter and south and east Devon. We welcome contributions from
musicians, singers and anyone involved with folk/roots/world music in and around
Exeter. Most importantly, listen in, then get in touch to tell us your reactions
and suggestions. Contact Roots and Shoots: Telephone 01837 871498 (Martin
Henning), email m.henning@hotmail.co.uk.
A message from Adrian Bull
"I co-host the 'Roots and Shoots' radio show. I specialise in playing all things
folk(ish) and am particularly keen to promote local artists and events/clubs. If
you are a musician and would like me to play some of your music on the show, or
even come on as a guest, then I would love to hear from you. I am also keen to
have promoters, folk club organisers on the programme."
'Technical' Notes
1) I send copies of my circulars to several different email addresses of my own
(Plusnet, Hotmail, Gmail) to help check that as many as possible are reaching
their intended recipients. Last week the copy to my Plusnet address unusually
finished up in my spam folder. Very occasionally a copy may disappear without
trace. I have no idea why - the joys of email! Anyway, if you think you may be
missing a copy at any time, you can always find the full open-ended southern
Devon Folk Diary listings on
www.harbertonfolk.co.uk, along with the most recent circular(s).
2) A chance communication with a recipient of these circulars has revealed that
Gmail, as well as probably putting the circulars in the Promotions inbox folder
(rather than the Primary folder), also 'clips' long emails, such as these
circulars, and you need to select the 'View entire message' option to do just
that.
The person in question had failed to see the 'Christmas events' section in Part
because of the above clipping.
The following interesting item appeared in Steve Cunio's Somerset & Dorset
Folk Events Diary email today - Have any Harberton Folk recipients experienced
this issue yet?
"Do you use Gmail?
I've had a couple of emails from people asking why SaDFolk had started to send
them Google Calendar invitations to events they had no interest in. I haven't
changed anything here, but following a bit of searching round the Net, I found
that Google had made this 'improvement' to their service.
If you have a Gmail account and a Google Calendar account and any email you
receive contains something which Google interprets as an event you might want to
go to, it automatically adds the invitation to your calendar and sends you an
email about it.
To turn this off, you need log into your Google Calendar then click on the gear
wheel icon in the top right, select ‘settings’ then look for ‘Events in Gmail’.
Under that there should be a ‘Add automatically’ setting. Deselect that and the
problem should go away."
Please let me know (by reply to this email) if you as a Harberton Folk
recipient have experienced this issue. Thanks. JC
Folklore & Mythology Resource Guide
I've added the following link
www.supersummary.com/folklore-mythology-guide (Folklore and Mythology
Resource Guide) to the Links page page on
www.harbertonfolk.co.uk.
An 'interesting' email problem
Those of you who read my recent notes about the various problems I experience
when sending these e-circulars may be interested/amused to see a (new) rejection
message received from a recipient at a local educational establishment. I have
highlighted the offending word in bold/red and added spaces so it's not rejected
again. This word appeared in the item about Hayseed Dixie:
Microsoft Antigen for Exchange found a message matching a filter. The message is
currently Identified.
Message: "hf21_30 080226"
Filter name: "KEYWORD= racial discrimination: h i l l b
i l l y"
Sent from: "John Culf"
Apologies for such a long gap since the last circular. Remember, the full open-ended Diary is always available on www.harbertonfolk.co.uk contains gigs right through to June 2025, many of these added in the last couple of days - so do have a quick scroll through to see if there's anything that takes your fancy. Tickets will usually be on sale for any gig listed.